JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.
Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.
This position will be responsible for managing and leading a team of sourcing professionals in the Enterprise Division, focused on Consumer Products and Media & Entertainment clients. They will work directly with Sourcing & Procurement teams and leaders, Account Directors, Clients and Divisional leaders to manage expectations and team deliverables.
Strategic Leadership
Provide impactful leadership in a collaborative environment.
Drive results through program implementation and monitoring success. Ensure all accounts meet KPIs and Goals set forth by Sourcing & Procurement and Client.
Oversee assigned portfolio compliance and controls, develop new and innovative sourcing strategies, identify opportunities for improvement.
Build strong cross-functional relationships to drive both immediate and sustained benefits to Clients. Proactively manage internal and external expectations by understanding their business needs and priorities.
Bring strategic thought leadership to the team, as it relates to Sourcing and People Manager activities.
Ensure contracting and procurement standards, policies and procedures are maintained and followed throughout the portfolio of managed accounts
Partner with internal operations teams such as JLL Facility Management and Project Management teams to drive both immediate and sustained benefits to the Client
Account Oversight and People Management
Oversight of Annual Sourcing Plan development and implementation
Ensure sourcing technology tools are leveraged where applicable.
Ensure compliance to sourcing and contracting policies and procedures.
Review and analyze data to make effective business decisions
Partner your teams with operations by providing management, detailed instruction and continuous follow-up to support the operations teams in standardized RFP/bid and contract processes. Be proactive and manage internal and external customer expectations
Establish relationship with key stakeholder, including Corporate Legal and Risk Management to ensure all contractual terms and conditions comply with standard or other contract changes are formally reviewed and approved by legal/risk management
Education and experience
8+ years strategic sourcing experience for services or indirect categories related to facilities services highly desired
People management experience
Bachelor’s Degree – Business, Supply Chain Management preferred
MBA, a plus
CPM, CPSM or CPSD certification preferred
Knowledge, skills, and abilities
Proven track record of leading teams, with an ability to influence across the organization and deliver results in evolving environments
Strategic mindset with the ability to develop strategic roadmaps and translate into executable plans and supply solutions
Superior customer service, relationship building and follow up skills
Excellent PC skills, proficient in MS applications - Excel, Word & PowerPoint
E-procurement experience, preferably Jaggaer.
Motivated to grow and perform in a high-performance organization
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strict timelines.
Excellent inter-personal and communication skills
Strong analytical and organization ability
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!
Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:
JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.
About JLL –
We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.
Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.
Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.